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North Korea appoints new ambassador to Czech Republic

North Korea appoints new ambassador to Czech Republic

Ju Won Chol will formally replace Kim Pyong Il, uncle of Kim Jong Un, who left Prague late last year

North Korea appoints new ambassador to Czech Republic
Oliver Hotham
Oliver Hotham January 30, 2020
Ask a North Korean: were North Koreans genuinely grieving when Kim Il Sung died?

Ask a North Korean: were North Koreans genuinely grieving when Kim Il Sung died?

"It felt like the world was coming to an end"

Ask a North Korean: were North Koreans genuinely grieving when Kim Il Sung died?
In-hua Kim January 30, 2020
Coronavirus prevention a matter of “national survival,” North Korean media says

Coronavirus prevention a matter of “national survival,” North Korean media says

Rodong Sinmun report comes as DPRK imposes one-month quarantine on foreigners visiting from China

Coronavirus prevention a matter of “national survival,” North Korean media says
Oliver Hotham
Oliver Hotham January 28, 2020
What to expect at a potential North Korean military parade next month
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What to expect at a potential North Korean military parade next month

A February parade could serve as an opportunity to showcase new missile tech without breaching Trump's "red line"

What to expect at a potential North Korean military parade next month
Ankit Panda
Ankit Panda January 27, 2020
Kim Jong Un’s aunt, once reported killed, makes first appearance in six years

Kim Jong Un’s aunt, once reported killed, makes first appearance in six years

Kim Kyong Hui appears alongside leader Kim Jong Un at Lunar New Year concert

Kim Jong Un’s aunt, once reported killed, makes first appearance in six years
Oliver Hotham
Oliver Hotham January 25, 2020
“Slow, steady, patient” diplomacy with North Korea will continue: State

“Slow, steady, patient” diplomacy with North Korea will continue: State

"There’s nothing to be gained by not talking," senior official tells reporters at the State Department

“Slow, steady, patient” diplomacy with North Korea will continue: State
Jacob Fromer
Jacob Fromer January 23, 2020
North Korea names ex-ambassador as new ruling party foreign policy chief

North Korea names ex-ambassador as new ruling party foreign policy chief

Former top envoy to Russia to serve as head of WPK International Department, diplomatic note confirms

North Korea names ex-ambassador as new ruling party foreign policy chief
Oliver Hotham
Oliver Hotham January 22, 2020
Kim Jong Gwan confirmed as North Korea’s new defense minister: state media

Kim Jong Gwan confirmed as North Korea’s new defense minister: state media

Promotion notable given Kim's background in state construction works, analyst says

Kim Jong Gwan confirmed as North Korea’s new defense minister: state media
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim January 21, 2020
Pro-North Korea website details how the country achieved “bumper crop” in 2019
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Pro-North Korea website details how the country achieved “bumper crop” in 2019

Article in Tokyo-based Choson Sinbo seeks to bolster claims by Kim Jong Un at December party plenum

Pro-North Korea website details how the country achieved “bumper crop” in 2019
Rachel Minyoung Lee
Rachel Minyoung Lee January 21, 2020
With a “crude” new foreign minister, North Korea strengthens its hard-line turn

With a “crude” new foreign minister, North Korea strengthens its hard-line turn

Ri Son Gwon, with his reputation for bluster, may be the ideal DPRK diplomat if tensions rise in the coming year

With a “crude” new foreign minister, North Korea strengthens its hard-line turn
Oliver Hotham
Oliver Hotham January 21, 2020